Overtime Pay in Canada

Overtime in Canada is set by province. The three biggest differences are the weekly threshold (40 or 44 hours), whether hours over 8 in a day count, and whether double time exists.

Overtime rules compared

Province	Daily overtime	Weekly overtime	Rate
Ontario	None for pay	44 hours	1.5x
Alberta	Over 8 hours	Over 44 hours*	1.5x
British Columbia	Over 8 hours	Over 40 hours	1.5x (2x over 12 h)

*In Alberta, overtime is the greater of the daily total and the weekly total, not both added together. In British Columbia, only the first 8 hours of each day count toward the weekly 40.

Pick a province to see the full rules and a calculator:

Ontario44-hour week, time and a half, averaging agreements and time off in lieu.AlbertaGreater of 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week, with a day-by-day calculator.British ColumbiaDaily overtime after 8, double time after 12, weekly overtime after 40.

Sources: Ontario Ministry of Labour, Alberta Employment Standards and Province of British Columbia. Other provinces and some industries have different rules, so check the current official guidance.

Related calculators

Weekly Overtime CalculatorEnter the hours you worked this week and see regular pay, overtime pay and your total, with optional double time.Overtime Pay CalculatorCalculate overtime pay and your total earnings for the week using any overtime multiplier.Alberta Overtime CalculatorCalculate overtime under Alberta's 8-hour day and 44-hour week rule from the hours you worked each day.

Frequently asked questions

Is overtime the same across Canada?

No. Each province sets its own rules, and federally regulated workplaces follow federal rules. The thresholds in this table are the standard provincial rules.

Which Canadian province has daily overtime?

Alberta and British Columbia count overtime after 8 hours in a day, as well as by the week. In Ontario, overtime for pay is measured weekly.

Which province has double time?

British Columbia pays double time for hours over 12 in a day. In the standard rules of Ontario and Alberta, overtime is 1.5 times the regular rate.

Can I bank overtime instead of being paid?

In some provinces, yes, under a written agreement and set rules. Ontario allows time off in lieu at 1.5 hours per overtime hour; check the rules where you work.

All figures are estimates before tax, based on the stated hours and weeks. They are for information only and are not financial, tax or legal advice.